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New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association's
Legislative Receptions

Every year, NYSH&TA co-sponsors Legislative Receptions where tourism partners and state legislators come together to discuss local and statewide industry issues. Held in various locations throughout the state, these receptions offer tourism executives the unique opportunity to meet their state legislators and convey to them the importance of tourism funding and marketing.

Upcoming Fall 2008 Legislative Receptions

Rochester Legislative Reception
November 20, 2008
R.I.T. Inn & Conference Center
5257 W Henrietta Rd, Henrietta, NY 14467
Phone: (585)359-1800
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Town Meeting
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Reception



Click Here for the informational brochure for attendees.
Click Here for the informational brochure for legislators.

Cooperstown Legislative Reception
November 20, 2008
The Otesaga Hotel
60 Lake Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Phone: (607)547-9931
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Town Meeting
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Reception



Click Here for the informational brochure for attendees.
Click Here for the informational brochure for legislators.

Lake Placid Legislative Reception
December 3, 2008
The Lake Placid Lodge
Whiteface Inn Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Phone: (518)523-2700
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Breakfast Reception
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Reception



Click Here for the informational brochure for attendees.
Click Here for the informational brochure for legislators.

For more information on upcoming legislative receptions, contact Nancy Sykes, Executive Assistant, at (800)642-5313 ext. 106.

Successful legislative receptions were held at six locations during the 2007-2008 season, with a total attendance of over 650. The receptions were held in the following locations.

Long Island - Hilton Long Island/Huntington, October 3, 2007


Long Island Tourism professionals and legislators
gathered to discuss key issues affecting the Long Island
tourism industry. (Left to right) Moke McGowan,
President of the Long Island CVB and Sports Commission,
John Tsunis, NYSH&TA Board of Directors member and
President of Long Island Hotels, Assemblymember Steven
Englebright, Chairman of the Assembly Tourism Committee,
and Elizabeth Nostrand, Representative of Assemblymember
Englebright's staff.

Buffalo - HSBC Arena - Harbour Club 100 Level, October 26, 2007


Senator Mary Lou Rath, Chairman of the Senate
Tourism Committee, speaking, addresses attendees
during the Buffalo Reception.

Lake Placid - Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa, November 2, 2007


Senator Elizabeth Little addressed attendees at the
Lake Placid reception. To the left is co-sponsor of the
reception, James McKenna, President of the
Lake Placid CVB.

Catskill - Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, November 29, 2007


(Left to right) Rick Remsnyder, Director of Ulster
County Tourism; Daniela Marino, Director of the
Greene County Tourism Department; and Daniel Murphy,
President of NYSH&TA, discuss issues important
to the Catskills region.

Syracuse - Doubletree Hotel Syracuse, February 8, 2008


David Holder, left, President of the Syracuse
Convention & Visitors Bureau, and reception partner,
and Doug Snavely, General Manager of the Doubletree
Hotel Syracuse attended the Syracuse Reception.

Niagara Falls - The Conference Center Niagara Falls, February 29, 2008


Carol Ash, center, Commissioner of the New York
State Offices Parks and Recreation addressed
attendees at the Niagara Falls legislative
reception.

Thank you to our Legislative Reception partners:

    Long Island CVB & Sports Commission

    Long Island Hotel & Lodging Association

    Western New York Hotel & Motel Association

    Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Lake Placid/Essex County CVB

    Catskill Association for Tourism Services

    Delaware County Chamber of Commerce

    Greene County Tourism Department

    Ulster County Tourism

    Sullivan County Visitors Association

    Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Greater Syracuse Hospitality & Tourism

    Niagara Tourism Convention Corporation

    Niagara Falls Hotel & Motel Association